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Toxic effluent, repeated penalties plague B.C. Domtar mill

Toxic effluent, repeated penalties plague B.C. Domtar mill

The latest set of penalties to Domtar's Skookumchuck, B.C., mill total more than $56,000 and come as the company's ownership is scrutinized in a legal review by the Forest Stewardship Council.
B.C. nurse files human rights complaints against college, employer

B.C. nurse files human rights complaints against college, employer

VANCOUVER — The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms says a nurse who was sanctioned by the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives has filed two human rights complaints with the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal.
Vancouver police investigating homicide of 15-year-old boy

Vancouver police investigating homicide of 15-year-old boy

The Surrey boy died in hospital after being fatally stabbed near the Vancouver Law Courts on Saturday, July 19.
Settlement proposed in class-action lawsuit over B.C. solitary confinement

Settlement proposed in class-action lawsuit over B.C. solitary confinement

The notice of civil claim filed in Vancouver stated that under solitary confinement practices, inmates were placed in cells and "denied any meaningful human contact for at least 22 hours per day."
B.C. men jailed three years after Cree man dragged 1.3 km under car

B.C. men jailed three years after Cree man dragged 1.3 km under car

Gaganpreet Singh and Jagdeep Singh now face deportation in a case where the victim suffered "horrific" injuries.
Man charged in Vancouver bus stabbing

Man charged in Vancouver bus stabbing

The 22-year-old victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Heat warning up for B.C.'s north coast, persisting until Tuesday

Heat warning up for B.C.'s north coast, persisting until Tuesday

VICTORIA — Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the inland regions of British Columbia's north coast, saying there is a moderate risk to public health.
Rob Shaw: Island Health's ER wait times highlight tech gaps in B.C. health care

Rob Shaw: Island Health's ER wait times highlight tech gaps in B.C. health care

Disjointed IT choices leave Island Health unable to match real-time wait time updates seen in Lower Mainland
Shell company: Victoria venture aims to harness the power of oyster shells

Shell company: Victoria venture aims to harness the power of oyster shells

Their first product is a soil amendment made from the shells and coffee waste. But they say one critical way to recycle the shells is to return them to the ocean
Leash training on the rise among cat owners: vet

Leash training on the rise among cat owners: vet

Dr. Bvandeep Shergill says leashing is the safest way to let a cat experience the outdoors while living in an urban area, since it decreases the pet’s likelihood of getting in a fight or an accident.